Chapter 69 Section VIII

The woman who had a friendship with Rastovorov was also an "expert," as can be seen from part of the shorthand transcript of the Senate Judiciary Committee subcommittee that interrogated Rastovorov. "Morris: 'Mr. Rastovorov, I want to know what kind of people you work with.' "Rastovorov: 'Well, I had several agents. Some of them worked in the Japanese government's foreign ministry, some in the intelligence department of the US military stationed in Japan, and some were special correspondents.'" From this point of view, although Rastovorov said in an interview with Kyodo reporters that he had not been able to obtain information from the United States, he said the opposite here, saying that some of his agents were related to the U.S. military.What he's saying here is the truth.

There is also this paragraph in the shorthand record: "Rastovorov: 'I tried several times to get in touch with the Americans. For example, the officer of the Ministry of Intelligence - the major ...' "Morris: 'Please don't name names.' "Rastovorov: 'I won't say the name. The man is the major, and I was introduced by her sister in a letter, trying to get close to her.' "Verga: 'It should be 'his sister'.' "Rastovorov: 'No, that person is a woman. She is a major in the Ministry of Intelligence.'" Although it cannot be concluded suddenly that the female major of the Ministry of Intelligence he accidentally mentioned at this subcommittee is the same person as the "Mrs. "Mary Jones", however the possibility is very strong.This incident can give us a little information: there are probably women called "Mrs. Browning" or "Mary Jones" in agencies such as the Ministry of Intelligence.

From the perspective of espionage work, if you want to draw someone from the enemy to your side, you must know exactly the situation of the other party at any time, and constantly pay attention to the other party's character, behavior and environment.If there is a change in the other party, take advantage of it without hesitation, launch an offensive, and finally make contact with him-this is what can be called espionage work.If, as a result of Beria's removal, Rastovorov became so anxious about his own recall that he became melancholy, the U.S. intelligence services would have noticed him sensitively.

This contact may take the form of a sweet temptation, or it may create an opportunity for coercion. Rastovorov himself said the following before the Subcommittee: "Verga: 'What do they do to an agent when they use their relatives behind the Iron Curtain as coercion? Threatening him to kill his relatives?' "Rastovorov: 'That's right. Sometimes they say politely, sometimes abruptly: If you don't agree to work with us, you have to think about what will happen to your relatives. That is, they Threats directly with the lives of relatives. This is coercion, the worst kind of coercion.'”

After reading this, it immediately reminds people that Rastovorov himself left his wife and eight-year-old daughter in the country.He solemnly begged the United States to keep his escape to the United States strictly confidential and not to disclose it.It can also be said that the merciless coercion methods used by the other party in order to achieve the conspiracy probably made him feel terrified. Regarding how to win over the agent, he gave the following testimony: "Rastovorov: 'I said that the other party had abnormal behavior in daily life, referring to things like homosexuality. For example, during the Second World War, the Moscow Anti-Spy Department approached a man named Fremont. Weier's embassy military attache wanted to win him over. It turned out that the Anti-Spy Department knew that this person had abnormal behavior.

"'Another example. The Moscow Anti-Espionage Department once wooed a Japanese official for its purpose. That person was the second or third secretary of the Japanese embassy in Moscow. The Anti-Espionage Department sent a young female agent. Approaching him, the woman seduced him. Japanese officials fell in love with the woman, and later the woman said she was pregnant. When it came time to have an abortion, the man was arrested by the police. When decent things are exposed, that person is determined to work for the Soviet intelligence service." It cannot be concluded that the U.S. troops stationed in Japan did not try to launch an offensive against Rastovorov according to the steps mentioned by himself.Wasn't it the very moment that Rastovorov showed disregard for his recall, that is to say, at the moment when he was in an abnormal state, the "girl agent" took on the task of winning him over?Whether she was "Mrs. Browning" or "Mary Jones" didn't matter.Even the "female spy major" mentioned in the testimony is fine.In short, it can be inferred from various circumstances that the U.S. military had made such a "wooing" of Rastovorov.

But with the success of "Mrs. Browning" or "Mary Jones" in approaching Rastovorov, hadn't the American side planned contact with him before then? This is unlikely.This strategy has probably been repeated over and over again.Regarding this point, there is still such an interjection circulated in some respects: A spy of the Ministry of Intelligence system had his mistress (Japanese) approach Rastovorov.She skillfully became intimate with Rastovorov.Soon, she said to Rastovorov: "An American soldier I know is dissatisfied with his job. I think that if you ask him for intelligence, he will definitely provide data that is beneficial to the Soviet Union." But La Stovorov very cautiously declined the offer.His vigilant attitude is said to have made him a big shot in the United States.

When the time came for the actual escape, Rastovorov was also treated like a great man.The U.S. military stationed in Japan must have assisted him in his escape extremely carefully.Before Rastovorov's press conference, Anson of the Associated Press sent the following telegram on February 2, shortly after his flight: "Now it is possible to expose the true face of the largest Soviet spy network in Asia. Yuli Ya. Lastovalov, the second secretary of the former Soviet representative office in Japan, has been missing since January 24, and the It is increasingly believed that he is in the hands of the U.S. Army. If this is the case, the situation that has troubled the U.S. Army for more than two years will be investigated by the secret police. However, people are increasingly convinced that Lastovolo My husband left Tokyo by plane on the 24th of last month and went to the US military base in Okinawa."

The report came six months before the State Department press conference, so it was surprising.In this report, what is striking is the high praise given to the acquisition of Rastovorov, saying: "Now it is possible to reveal the true colors of the largest Soviet spy network in Asia." Moreover, it can also be considered that this report is the foundation for the United States to publish the "Rastovorov incident" in the future-it is a preparatory stage.That is, at that time Rastovorov was still considered the number one man - "big man". On the other hand, the Soviet Union has remained completely silent except for a search request to the Metropolitan Police Department when Rastovorov disappeared.

As mentioned earlier, the man named Rozanov came to Japan as the leader of the Soviet team participating in the skating competition held in Sapporo.It was written off in the newspapers at the time that it was he who had been ordered by his own country to take Rastovorov home. The members of the Soviet representative organization who were recalled to their own country were not only Rastovorov alone, but also eight people including Soviliev and Savonov. They were originally scheduled to return home on a Soviet ship.But on the afternoon of the 25th, I hung up the phone again and reserved two seats on the British Overseas Airways flight.When booking a seat by phone, it seems to be said ambiguously: "I don't know if I can catch the departure time yet."

Speaking of the afternoon of the 25th, Rastovorov had been missing for more than a day.If you believe the statement that he disappeared at four o'clock in the afternoon on the 24th, then more than 20 hours have passed, and he has already been staying in the US military institution by this time. However, the Soviet Union must have established a sophisticated intelligence network no less than that of the United States.The Soviet Union would not fail to know the truth about Rastovorov's disappearance immediately.The evidence is: after the skating team left, Rozanov, who was said to be staying because of a cold, returned home on the 28th.If Rozanov, who has such a major mission, fails to find out the real reason for Rastovorov's disappearance, he will stay in Japan until it is found out, even if the return date is postponed.Judging from his hasty return to China, the Soviet spy network must also be sure that Rastovorov has fallen into the hands of the United States. Besides, Rastovorov must have been disturbed by the American seduction.He must make considerable determination.As he himself said, if he fled, he feared for the safety of his wife and daughter who remained in the country.However, if he was called back to the country, he might be purged as Beria's direct descendant.It is conceivable that he was disturbed by all this, and he hesitated for several days about whether to flee, vexed and vexed, which probably accounted for his nervous breakdown. However, he finally made up his mind to escape.Whenever a person has made up his mind after extreme hard thinking and anxiety, his spirit will be refreshed and his mood will be calmed down.That must be the reason for the cheerful look on his face when he played tennis happily at the Lawn Tennis Club on the first snowy day.Thus, such a speculation can be established: the statement made by the Soviet side to the Metropolitan Police Department that "Rastovorov suffers from a nervous breakdown" and the testimony of the members of the Lawn Tennis Club that "he is in good spirits" are both true of.